SL Triangular Series: Viru Punches, Pacers Slaughter NZ on the way to Final

Dambulla, Sri Lanka: The virtual semifinal between NZ and India remained a contest between the bowlers of both teams. Two batsmen excelled, one from each team. But Sehwag; century was enough to defy Mills half-century’s importance in the match dominated by bowlers. Praveen and Nehra decided the result with decisive opening spell.

Match Facts

1. Sehwag hit his 13th ODI century and 6th against New Zealand.
2. NZ vice-captain Mills hit 52, the 2nd 50 plus score of the match where all 20 wickets tumbled.
3. Sehwag and Dhoni had a century partnership of 107 runs for 5th wicket.
4. India meets SL in the final now.